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‘A twisty tale of family complexities and high-risk secrets from an author who rarely disappoints’ Daily Mail, Ones to Watch

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The Abbotts’ new lodger Luke hasn’t told them much about himself, but they can’t expect to know everything about a stranger who’s just moved in.

But Luke keeps asking about their family photos and looking through their things. Why does he want to know everything about them? And why does daughter Jen think someone is watching her?

Then, suddenly, Mum Mel texts the family to say she needs a break. But Mel has never gone away alone before. And now it’s been days, and no one has heard from her.

The Abbotts’ house is full of secrets.

They say people never tell the whole truth.

They’re right.

©2025 Louise Jensen (P)2025 HarperCollins Publishers Crime Thrillers Domestic Thrillers Psychological Supernatural Suspense Thriller & Suspense
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A great plot with lots of twists and turns. It is really page turning and you'll need to find the answer!

You will never guess!

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Let me start by saying I am a fan of Louise Jensen's earlier books; but I didnt enjoy this one at all. Firstly, the narrator changes her voice for the (i think) sister and nephew, which I usually appreciate, but this time its extremely nasally and grating. Unfortunately the story does not make up for that. I kept thinking when is it going to pick up as the previous LJ books have, but it doesnt. So just an average suspense-type story.

Oh dear...

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- I love the way in which Louise so bravely tackles sensitive subjects through her storylines. Another great read!
Not quite so keen on the voices used by the narrator for some of the characters especially the child - a little irritating

Unexpected twists and turns

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I enjoyed this psychological thriller which is told from multiple perspectives and timelines. The Abbott family and their friends, Camilla, all seem to be hiding secrets which are gradually revealed. I loved the twistiness and unpredictability and I really did not guess the identity of the baddie. There are some difficult topics in this book but I feel they were handled sensitively.

Helen Keeley did a great job with the narration.

Excellent

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This psychological/domestic drama had so many layers and secrets that I felt like I needed a revolving head as each one was revealed.

Mel, a dedicated social worker, is the matriarch of the family, along with her daughter Jen, Amy, Jen’s best friend Camilla, and Camilla’s son Mason. They form a tight-knit family unit. Camilla, who has been bounced around in the care system, is thrilled to finally experience what it’s like to be part of a family.

However, this changes when Camilla decides to move out, and Mel decides to get a lodger. She leaves a message with Jen, her daughter, informing her that a lodger she liked was coming over. Unfortunately, the lodger fails to show up, and when a young man does arrive at a later date, Jen welcomes him in.

Unbeknownst to Jen and Amy, Mel is working on a dangerous case, and Camilla makes a revelation that sets off a chain of events that no one could have predicted.

Now, Amy at 13 years old is connecting with a stranger online, the lodger may not be who he claims to be, Jen has her own secrets, and Mel is missing. As secrets are revealed, their lives will never be the same.

*Family Dynamics*

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